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Abelia x grandiflora (Glossy abelia)

Other names: Abelia rupestris, Abelia rupestris var. grandiflora, Abelia zanderi misapplied

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Species
A. x grandiflora is vigorous, rounded, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems bearing ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and panicles of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink-flushed, white flowers from midsummer into autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
3 m 4 m 5-10 years
9 ft 13 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Best to plant against a wall or in a full bed where neighboring shrubs provide shelter. May die back in areas with cold winters.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Rounded, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Perfumed flowers

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 8. May need hard pruning (pruning group 6) every 3-4 years.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Genrally trouble free

Diseases

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Prune late summer or autumn flowering shrubs (optional)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Take softwood cuttings

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

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Discuss Abelia x grandiflora with other Shoot members

Re: Does anyone know what these plants are called

Carol
214 0
I think the red might be an Alstroemeria. I have some growing in a pot and they have bulbs quite deep. I think you could move it before it flowers (is it really flowering now in April?) but dig quite deep. It would survive being moved at another time, but you might lose the flowers for a while..
Posted: Monday 5th of April 2021 02:42 PM

Re: Does anyone know what these plants are called

Carol
214 0
The green leaves /pink flowers is a variety of Spiraea - sorry can't be more specific. The red flowers I didn't recognise at first but will go back and have another look....
Posted: Monday 5th of April 2021 02:40 PM

Does anyone know what these plants are called

Hins21
214 2
I have both these plants in my garden and would like to know what they are called so I can look after them. ALso can I move the red plant and when is the best time to move it?
Posted: Wednesday 31st of March 2021 02:49 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 08:06 AM

Re: Abelia

Kathy N
1264 0
Hi, Phyllis,
Does water reach all plants evenly? That would be my first guess is the ones at the bottom are getting enough water. Any difference in light or exposure from top to bottom of the incline? Any chance you could post a photo?
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 15th of September 2011 07:07 PM

Abelia

Shoot User
1264 1
I have 10 abelia shubs (3-1/2 yreas old) on a slight incline. Those at the top are rub red and beautiful. Those at the bottom, their leaves are turning yellow. What do I need to do?
Posted: Monday 12th of September 2011 05:58 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:53 PM
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